Curtain-stretcher



T. A. PHOCTOH. CURTAIN STBETCHER.

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T. A. PROCTOR. CURTAIN STRETCHER.

l APPLLCATION FILED JAN. 8. i920` 1,366,835.

Patented Jn. 25,

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anw/Meij THOMAS A. PROCTOR, 0F MNGO SUNGTIO'NQOHIO.

CURTAIN-STRETCHER.

Specication cfLetters Patent.

Patented Jan. 25, 1921.

Application filed January e, 1923. Serial No. 350,065.

To all whom t may concern.'

Be it known that l, Tiroirns A. Fnooron, a citizen of the United States, residing at Mingo Junction, in the county ot Jelierson and State ot Ohio, have invented certain new and usei'ul Improvements in Curtain- Stretchers, of which the following is a speciication.

This invention relates to improvements in frames 'lor stretching curtains.

The principal objects ci' the invention are: to provide a iframe 'for stretching curtains which may be adjusted to effectively and evenly stretch curtains ot various sizes; to provide improved means tor holding a curtain on the frame; and to provide means for holding the securing means in position lor engaging a curtain and to conceal or guard the same when the curtain is disposed on the frame.

For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there is shown in the accompanying drawings one form thereof which is at present preferred, since the same has been round in practice to give satisfactory and reliable results, although it is to be understood that the various instrumentalities ot which the present invention consists can be variously arranged and organized and that the inten tion is not limited to the precise arrangement and organization oi these instrumentalities as herein shown and described.

The preferred embodiment ci the invenv tion is illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which Figure 1 is a top plan view oi the tramo in position for receiving a curtain,

Fig. 2 is a side or edge view ot the frame.

Fig. 3 is a detail side view oi one of the side rails of the frame, showing to advantage one oi the curtain securing rollers, haring the pins concealed or guarded in the slots provided in the side rails and secured in position by the locking members.

' Fig. d is an edge or side view oi 3.

Fig. 5 is a view on the line 5 5 olf Fig. 3 Fig. 6 is a view on the line 8-6 oi: Fig.

and

Fig. 7 is a detail view oi the connection between the side rails and end rails of the frame brokenaway to show the manner oi' disposing and utilizing the securing bolts therefor.

Similar characters ot reference indicate like or similar parts throughout the several views of the drawings, in which :-n

The curtain trame is shown (see Fig. 1) as formed in two sectionsl A and B hingedly connected together as at 1 and provided with side rails 2 and end rails 3. Secured adjacent the ends or the side rails 2 and on the outer edges thereof are bracket members 4 through two of which extend bolts 5 carried by the end rails 3 and provided with wing nuts 5 for an obvious purpose (see Fig. 7). Each oi the end rails 3 is provided with a bracket 7 similar to bracket 4c and through which extend bolts 8 (similar to bolts 5) which engage within the two remaining brackets l of the side rails 2 to term an easily adjustable trame for receiving curtains of various sizes and for stretching the same. Upon the central portion ot the frame is a transverse adjustable bracing beam 82L having brackets 8b `for receiving bolts whereby to adjust the same in a similarmanner to the adjustment of the side and end rails.

The inner edges of the side rails 2 and end rails 8 are beveled as at 9 and are provided with uniformly spaced apart angular slots 10 and a plurality of similar slots l1 oi' greater width than the slots 10 for receivingthe terminal securing portions 12 of collars 13 which engage about reduced cylindrical portions 14 oi the cylindrical side and end curtain securing rollers 15 and 15 respectively, which are adapted for limited rotary and longitudinal movement; the latter of which movements is limited by abutment oi the shoulders 17 of the reduced portions 1d with the collars 13; and the former of which movements is limited by engagement of uniformly spaced apart longitudinally alined pins 18 carried on the rollers in a mannerv clearly illustrated on the drawings.

1n order to maintain the rollers 15 and 16 in a position with the pins 18 extending upwardly or disengaged from the slots 10 to engage the edges or a curtain, pins 19 are provided in the reduced portions 14C which upon moving the rollers longitudinally engage in slots 2O in the collars 13 to securely hold the same in an upright position.

Upon engaging the edges oi a curtain with the pins 18 the rollers 15 and 16 are moved to disengage the pins 19 from the slots 2O and arerotated until the pins 18 are concealed in the slots l whereupon catches 2l Which Vare pivoted to the inner edges of the side and end rails are disposed above certain of the pins 18 and are held in place by lugs 22 (see Figs. 3 and 4f).

From the foregoing it is thought that the operation et the trame Will be apparent, but it is pointed out vthat the present frame may be quickly knocked down `for storing or shipping and When set up Will securely, evenly and effectively stretch curtains (even though constructed of fine fabric) of various sizes.

From the foregoing description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, it is thought that a clear and co1nprehensive understanding ot' the construction, operation, and advantages of the invention may be had, but While l have shown Vand described the device as embodying a specific structure, l desire it to be understood that such changes may be made in said structure asl do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed.

l/Vhat l claimis:

l. A curtain frame comprising side and end rails, longitudinally slotted brackets arranged on said rails With their slots parthe spring i allel With vsaid rails.I means extending through the slots in the brackets for adjust-.ing the rails relative to each other, rollers on the side and end rails capable of iengitudinal mover-,nent7 pins on the rollers ifor engaging a curtain7 and meansV on the side railsand on said rollers for interlocking engagement to hold said pins in position to receive a curtain.

2, A curtain traine comprising relatively adjustable side and end rails having recesses in one tace opening through their inner edges, bearing brackets extending laterally inward from said rails rotatable pin carrying rods mounted in said brackets and slidahle longitudinally therein a predetermined distance, coperating means carried by said rods and brackets to lock the rods against turning when moved longitudinally in one direction, and means for locking them when moved longitudinally inthe other direction, thepins on said rods being housed in said recesses when the rods are. locked in the last mentioned position.

ln testimony whereof, l affix my signature hereto.

THOMAS A. lBROCTOR. 

